Prior to this I had an apartment size washer dryer combo. It was too small and had no good features on it. It ran long cycles. I've had the wash tower about a month and I love it. I can select the cycles, water temp and spin cycles as I need. The cycles are short and I get my laundry done in half the time. The drums are so big that I can wash much bigger loads. The best part is that it fits in the same space as the old unit. Win win!!!!